Mesothelioma has claimed thousands of lives over the past several decades. Every single person who has died from this rare cancer contracted the illness as a result of asbestos exposure. However, pinning down the exact source of the asbestos which led to the development of mesothelioma can be a difficult process. As evidenced by a lawsuit which was recently filed by the survivors of actor Ed Lauter, who died this year from mesothelioma, sometimes various companies may all share a hand in the blame.
Ed Lauter was a prolific television and movie actor who had over 200 works to his credit. In his long career Lauter worked for various companies, many of which may have exposed the actor to asbestos. Among the companies listed in a recent lawsuit filed by his survivors are:
- CBS Corporation
- General Electric Company
- Ingersoll-Rand PLC
- Ford Motor Company
One of the lessons learned by the Lauter lawsuit is that, for some mesothelioma are sufferers, the asbestos exposure which led to their illnesses may have occurred in various work locations at different companies over several years. Another lesson is that asbestos has been so prevalent in American Society that even actors and actresses working on television and movie sets may have been exposed to lethal doses of the substance.
A third fact highlighted by the Lauter lawsuit is that asbestos cases are anything but straightforward and simple. Those looking to sue to recover damages as a result of asbestos related diseases increase their chances significantly by working with an experienced law firm, which has the expertise to put all the pieces together and secure a fair settlement. To find out how we can help you recover for your asbestos related claim, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation.
